In recent years, Chardonnay has helped draw more attention to Shangri-La. But on this trip, it was Cabernet Sauvignon that made me see the region’s potential for an identity of its own, writes Carol Yuan. Read More
Yunnan
Hong Kong’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant has dropped international wines entirely, betting that discovery and food pairings of Chinese wines can win over diners who arrive expecting French or Italian labels. Read More
A construction giant is backing Xige’s push into Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. What makes Chinese vineyards worth betting on in a wine downturn? Read More
EMW Fine Wines has struck an exclusive distribution deal with a boutique winery from Yunnan’s Shangri-La region, marking a fresh push to bring one of China’s most distinctive high-altitude wine areas into the country’s mainstream hospitality channels. Read More
French wine critic Michel Bettane says the overall technical standard of Chinese wines now surpasses what he and his team often encounter in their annual tastings in France — a sign, he believes, that China is undergoing an "astonishing awakening of terroir." Read More
Having launched his business during the Covid-19 pandemic, Legrandois shared his insights on Hong Kong, an international wine hub currently facing challenging times. Read More
The college dropout is now an independent winemaker, selling wines both in China and internationally.
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Major international spirits giants are making substantial bets on China’s nascent whisky industry, with the latest unveiling of Diageo's Yuntuo distillery in Yunnan. What's fuelling the foreign invest in whisky of Chinese origin? Read More
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific has unveiled six new Chinese wines for its first-class and business-class passengers from November 18, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This marks the second batch of Chinese wines as part of its “Discover Wine Series.” Read More
In this exclusive interview, Edward Ragg MW shares his thoughts on what’s next for China’s wine industry and outlines his future plans following Wine Advocate’s decision to pause Chinese coverage. Read More